MINI
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LS12 BUVMOT history
LS12 BUV is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,187 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 82,187 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,531 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 BUV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 BUV was last recorded at 82,187 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 6,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,639 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,548 miles
- Average per year
- 5,531 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,187 miles
- 2025 – 75,639 miles
- 2024 – 68,223 miles
- 2023 – 62,394 miles
- 2022 – 56,697 miles
- 2021 – 54,563 miles
- 2020 – 48,998 miles
- 2019 – 41,089 miles
- 2018 – 36,332 miles
- 2017 – 31,014 miles
- 2016 – 25,875 miles
- 2015 – 21,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,187 miles
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 7 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,187 miles (+6,548)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 82,187 miles
- Test number
- 664681668113
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,639 miles (+7,416)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 75,639 miles
- Test number
- 502047282712
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,223 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 68,223 miles
- Test number
- 397283495466
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail68,218 miles (+5,824)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,218 miles
- Test number
- 701341879790
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,394 miles (+5,697)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 62,394 miles
- Test number
- 310578878227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,697 miles (+52)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 56,697 miles
- Test number
- 802308609811
- AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail56,645 miles (+2,082)4 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,645 miles
- Test number
- 489105476523
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass54,563 miles (+5,565)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 54,563 miles
- Test number
- 862919929508
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,998 miles (+7,909)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 48,998 miles
- Test number
- 383284853215
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass41,089 miles (+4,757)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 41,089 miles
- Test number
- 727954960889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 36,332 miles
- Test number
- 466150078874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,330 miles (+5,316)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,330 miles
- Test number
- 511851089532
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass31,014 miles (+5,139)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 31,014 miles
- Test number
- 157791228639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,875 miles (+4,585)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 25,875 miles
- Test number
- 842137841378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,290 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 21,290 miles
- Test number
- 975705135127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,228 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 21,228 miles
- Test number
- 318340175082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 21,210 miles
- Test number
- 158186265004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,210 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,210 miles
- Test number
- 268086065045
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Questions about LS12 BUV
- Does LS12 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BUV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 BUV?
- The MOT on LS12 BUV is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 BUV done?
- LS12 BUV was recorded at 82,187 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,531 miles a year.
- Has LS12 BUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 BUV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 BUV ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LS12 BUV find?
- LS12 BUV passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 1 more.
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